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Botanical Overview Ophiocordyceps sinensis, commonly known as Cordyceps, Caterpillar Fungus, or Dong Chong Xia Cao, belongs to the family Ophiocordycipitaceae. It is a parasitic fungus native to the Himalayan regions including Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of China. The medicinal parts used are primarily the fruiting bodies and mycelium. Traditionally revered in Tibetan and Traditional…
Botanical Overview Hypericum perforatum, commonly known as St. John’s Wort, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Hypericaceae. The plant is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa but has become naturalized worldwide. The primary parts used medicinally are the flowering tops and aerial parts harvested during bloom. Common names include St. John’s…
Botanical Overview Ilex paraguariensis, commonly known as Yerba mate, Mate, or Paraguay tea, belongs to the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to South America, prominently Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The leaf is the medicinally used part. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying, with a bitter, astringent, and pungent taste. Its energetic actions…
Botanical Overview Pistacia lentiscus, commonly known as Mastic, Mastic tree, or Lentisk, is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. Native to Mediterranean regions, North Africa, and the Middle East, this evergreen shrub or small tree yields a fragrant resin traditionally harvested for medicinal and culinary use. The primary parts utilized are the resin, leaves, and…
Botanical Overview Laurus nobilis, commonly known as Bay laurel, Bay leaf, or simply Laurel, belongs to the Lauraceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, this aromatic evergreen shrub or small tree provides leaves and berries that are used medicinally and culinarily. Energetics Bay laurel is considered warming and drying in nature. Its taste profile includes…
Botanical Overview Origanum vulgare, commonly known as oregano or wild marjoram, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Europe and has naturalized in North America. The parts used medicinally are the aerial parts including leaves and flowering tops. It is widely recognized for…
Botanical Overview Rosmarinus officinalis (family Lamiaceae), commonly known as Rosemary, is native to the Mediterranean region and widely cultivated. The parts used medicinally are the leaves and flowers. Its camphoraceous aroma is characteristic of its essential oils. Energetics Rosemary is considered warming and drying in nature. It has bitter and pungent tastes, with an ascending…
Botanical Overview Salvia officinalis, commonly known as Common sage or Garden sage, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Europe and Western Asia. The primary medicinal part used is the dried leaf, which has a long history in traditional herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is…
Botanical Overview Boswellia sacra (family Burseraceae) is a resinous tree native to the Arabian Peninsula, Horn of Africa, and surrounding regions including Somalia, Oman, Yemen, and Ethiopia. Its aromatic resin, commonly known as frankincense or olibanum, is the primary part used medicinally. The resin is harvested by making incisions in the bark and collecting the…
Botanical Overview Commiphora myrrha (Family: Burseraceae) is a resinous tree native to Northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Its resin, known commonly as myrrh, has been used medicinally for centuries. The resin is the primary part used in traditional and modern herbal applications. Common names include Myrrh, African Myrrh, and Somalian Myrrh. Energetics Myrrh is…